BOOK 17_1933-01-03 to 1938-12-29

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D i 1 Y Councilman Eva,submitted proposed agreement between the City and the Chamber of Commerce relating to the handling of publicity for the City. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Eva, it was decided to submit the draft of agreement to the Chamber of Commerce for its acceptance. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McNulty, Councilman Eva was granted permission to leave the State. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman Hohn, it was decided to buy the $2,500 of 1915 Act Bonds offered by Stone & Youngberg, Series K-5 at 99 flat, and Series N at 90 flat. The City Treasurer was asked to arrange the purchase. In connection with a letter from Stone & Youngberg suggesting that a man should be sent at hh once to Los Angeles and nearby cities to make personal contact with some forty bond- holders, it was decided to do this with the understanding that the Man's expenses would 5 be paid, that bonds might be bought not to exceed $5,000 on a two-point basis, or options might be taken for ninety days. On motion of Councilman Eva, seconded by Councilman McNulty, the City Attorney was requested to ask for a writO of review or rehearing in the matter of closing certain Redwood City streets. Following considerable discussion about the unsightliness of many old buildings in Redwood City, the building inspector was asked to make a list of the objectionable buildings that some effort might be made to eliminate them. Councilman Fletcher asked the City Manager if the old concrete settling tank at the Chestnut Street Waterworks could be converted into a.municlpal swimming pool. He also suggested that the city try to acquire the triangle of land between Bayshore Highway and Harbor Boulevard. The City Manager agreed,to investigate and file report at the meeting of August T7th. The approved claims were ordered paid on motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Fletcher. Adjournment. BEM:MR 6. k City Qlefk 217